Yes the battery life on it is very good i have been using it for 3 days about 3hrs a day not charged the battery yet..and the screen resolution is good very punchy colours.And like you said its very small, will not be the best for watching videos though.
I am surprised ppl are getting worked up about the EU volume limitations..it is absolutely loud enough, i normally use it between 20 and 22 volume levels out of a max of 30.